The Brooklyn Mirage faced numerous safety issues, leading to its inability to open as scheduled. The venue was deemed structurally questionable and not up to code by the Department of Buildings on its planned reopening date. Despite claims of being ready, owner Avant Gardner experienced bankruptcy due to the prolonged closure. Renovations promised a rebuilt venue with advanced features, but the failure to meet inspection deadlines halted reopening, resulting in cancelled shows and further complications.
The Brooklyn Mirage was plagued by safety issues and far from "show-ready," as it had claimed, leading to owner Avant Gardner's bankruptcy.
On May 1, the day the Mirage was set to reopen, it was structurally questionable and not up to code, according to the Department of Buildings.
DOB commissioner James Oddo stated, "But let's be crystal clear: [DOB] did an outstanding job of protecting New Yorkers from entering a structure that was unsafe."
The venue would be rebuilt "from the ground up" with massive screens, new sound equipment, a larger dance floor, and other updated features.
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